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| fluo·res·cent [ fl réss'nt, flaw réss'nt ] |
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| Definition: |
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1. physics capable of fluorescing: exhibiting or able to undergo fluorescence
 a fluorescent dye
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2. containing fluorescent tubes: containing or produced by fluorescent tubes
 fluorescent lighting
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3. dazzling in color: very bright and dazzling in color
 fluorescent pink
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| [Mid-19th century. <fluorspar (which has this property)] |